10 Questions
Which type of secretion is characteristic of the sebaceous gland?
Holocrine
What is the primary function of the follicular bulge stem cells in wound healing?
Re-epithelialization of partial thickness burns
What is the location of the sebaceous gland in relation to the hair follicle?
Adjacent to the infundibulum
What is the approximate lifespan of the stratified cells in the sebaceous gland?
8 days
What is the primary function of the arrector pili muscle?
Causing 'goosebumps'
Which type of burn requires the use of skin grafts for adequate wound healing?
3rd degree burns
What is the function of the dermal papillae in wound healing?
Providing a vascularized loose connective tissue framework
What is the characteristic appearance of sebaceous gland cells?
Foamy and lipid-rich
What is the origin of the sebaceous gland and hair follicle?
From the same epithelial layer
What is the function of the hair follicle bulge?
Epithelial stem cell population
Test your knowledge of the epidermis, including the different layers such as stratum corneum and stratum basale, and the characteristics of keratinocytes. Learn about the different types of desmosomes and their functions.
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